The Forest ECE Ltd
About The Forest ECE Ltd
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at The Forest ECE Ltd, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Forest ECE Ltd currently has a roll of 47 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (85% of the roll), alongside māori, asian children.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.
Parent Reviews
“We feel so lucky to have found The Forest Ece when we landed in Cambridge. So much more than a childcare, The Forest supports an adventurous lifestyle. We feel so lucky to have been able to expose our boys to nature immersion, outdoor skills, a love for the environment and natural movement - every day. An incredible group of teachers, friends and community. We can't wait to be back for school holiday programs. Thank you for everything!”
“The Forest is hands down the best ECE you could find. I’ve had 3 of my 4 boys go through the Forest and have already enrolled my 4th for when he is ready to join them. The teachers are incredible, the environment is like no other and the experiences your children will have are priceless - there is so much self development that happens in The Forest, and we just love that the kids spend all day outside, even in winter. We’ve had less sickness over the winters because of it. I couldn’t recommend Jo, Vicky and their team enough!”
“The Forest’s nature-based learning model has been incredible for our daughter. She’s grown in confidence, creativity, and curiosity through hands-on activities , crafting, learning survival skills and exploring the ngahere. We love how this unique approach has prepared her for school in such a grounded and meaningful way.”
“A wonderful place where children can explore the bush and feed the eels. I can absolutely recommend it.”
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